Half of students fail college algebra. Reformers say outdated college math requirements are gatekeeping graduation.

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It’s a fact as plain as 2+2=4: For many students, college algebra – or a remedial math class they may need before starting college algebra – is a barrier toward getting their college degree. “There’s ...

Racquel Phillips, who graduated in May with an associate’s degree from Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley, remembers students who had such a difficult time in her college algebra class that ...